GenAI can boost productivity for legal leaders
Large language model (LLM) generative AI (GenAI) tools are designed to work with large amounts of text, and Gartner experts expect them to have a significant impact on the legal industry because legal work is so centered on words. Ron Friedmann, senior director...
Cape Town sees high levels of food insecurity
The State of the City Food System Report, by the University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers Gareth Haysom and Associate Professor Jane Battersby, has revealed alarmingly high levels of food insecurity in the city, which are compounded by spatial inequities. The report...
UCT launches Digital Bootcamp for additional jobs pathway
The University of Cape Town has launched the UCT Digital Bootcamp which, it says, will offer an additional pathway to employment for determined young people and help them unleash their digital potential. The innovative pilot project, which is part of UCT's Vision...
National Online School Championships for esports this weekend
Mind Sports South Africa is to hold its popular annual S A National Online School Championships for esports - open to all learners whether their school is affiliated or not - on 25 June. However, for team events, it is required that all members of the team are...
Children exposed to advertising techniques while gaming
A recent study by cybersecurity company Surfshark has revealed that the majority of the studied mobile gaming apps used by children share data with third-parties. "Gaming is an important part of daily life for many people, including children," says Agneska...
Collaboration key in a hybrid world
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA – The way we work, learn and play has changed forever - and CIOs are key to making this change successful. This is the word from Yesh Surjoodeen, regional director: southern Africa at HP Inc, who says employers have become...
The evolution of cloud through distribution
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect – Up to 80% of cloud is sold direct, but its reach through distribution is growing fast - as much as 40% in the SMB sector. The movement to public cloud is not new, says Chris Vallenduuk, regional director: APAC at Context,...
Brands and marketers must take note of the kasi economy
Almost half of South Africa's urban population lives in townships, representing hundreds of billions of rands in spending power in the vibrant and growing kasi economy. Despite this, little data is available to help marketers and brands effectively target this...
ESG job postings increase 98% in advisory companies
Advisory and professional services firms are posting more jobs relating to environment, social, and governance (ESG) as climate change, diversity and inclusion, and risk management are some of the key issues faced by companies across sectors, according to GlobalData's...
After the pandemic: how IT distribution is changing
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA - The IT distribution industry performed well during the pandemic. Adam Simon, global MD of Context, adds that the small and medium business (SMB) market has come into its own as the key go-to-market differentiator for...
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Laptop, desktop sales grow for Esquire
While South Africa’s economic growth appears to be crimped, with concerns that the economy will be negatively affected by the impact of unemployment, load-shedding and industrial action during 2015, it would seem that the small and medium enterprise (SME) market is...
Engineering, manufacturing supply chains lag
The report, The Resiliency Challenge: Constructing the Agile Supply Chain for Heavy Industry, says companies have been slow to respond to changing patterns of demand, cost pressures and the rise of consumer expectations in industrial manufacturing industries, says Jan...
It’s not a revolution anymore
For years, people have been talking about the mobile revolution, but that time has gone. It is not a revolution anymore, it is now part of our daily routine. Everywhere you look, you find organisations scrambling to create a mobile strategy. CIOs are faced with the...
New country manager for Red Hat
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, has announced the appointment of Mark Bannerman to country manager for Red Hat in sub-Saharan Africa. As country manager, Bannerman will be responsible for management and growth of Red Hat across all...
FNB expands cardless features
FNB has announced that the cardless cash withdrawal feature is available on the latest version of the FNB Banking App. The feature allows customers to withdraw money at an ATM without using their bank cards. This launch to the 1,2-million active devices that currently...
Worry-free backups for SMBs
The world is becoming more and more digital. Even in smaller companies, not directly operating in the technology industry, a great amount of data is created for every single process, says Anamika Budree, sales manager, Branded Products at WD South Africa. This...
DCC offers Huawei Ascend smartphone
The new Huawei Ascend G6, available now from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), takes smartphones to a whole new level. Android’s 4.3 Jelly Bean Operating System (OS), 1.2 Gigahertz (GHz) quad-core processor and 1Gb RAM ensures superior performance. The...
Mobile malware requires better monitoring
South African smartphone users must be savvier about the sites they visit, what they download, and the apps they use on their devices. Mobile malware is becoming more prevalent. So says Richard Broeke from IT security services vendor, Securicom. “Designed to perform...
Schneider whitepaper examines BMS security
Organisations can reduce the risk of cyber-attacks on building management systems (BMS) by controlling Web access, applying software patches and managing user credentials (user names and passwords), according to a new white paper. Schneider Electric, a global...
Optimising document workflow
Too many organisations lack a coherent document strategy that provides a framework for managing, tracking, and controlling information and unifying disparate workflows; so says Hennie Kruger, DDS product and marketing manager of Océ South Africa. “If you’re producing...
Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using...
Operational Business Analyst
We are looking for an Operational Business Analyst professional who focuses on improving and optimizing business processes within an organization. Your primary responsibility is to analyze current operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies to enhance...
Senior Full Stack Software Developer
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting company in Durban. The ideal candidate will be required to mentor Junior Developers as well as design and develop products required for the company's needs.Responsibilities:Develop and design relevant code on...
Data Analyst
Job SpecificationQualification Mathematics/Science/Commerce/IT Degree (NQF Level 7), or equivalent, if substantiated by valid evidence of competency.Experience 1 - 2 years' relevant data analysis experience in a professional working environment.Knowledge of Python...
Senior Business Analyst I Foreign Exchange I Contract at IQbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg
Contract OpportunityIQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join us on a contracting basis for a very specific project opportunity. Due to the specialized nature of this project, we...
Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using...
Operational Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for an Operational Business Analyst professional who focuses on improving and optimizing business processes within an organization. Your primary responsibility is to analyze current operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies to enhance...
Senior Full Stack Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting company in Durban. The ideal candidate will be required to mentor Junior Developers as well as design and develop products required for the company's needs.Responsibilities:Develop and design relevant code on...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandown
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Python Developer
Leading investment bank requires the skills of an experienced Python Data Solutions Developer6 month contract with the option to extend based on performance and client requirementsHybrid working with 1 day per week in the office in Claremont, Cape TownMust reside in...
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